Aims
To help pupils develop an awareness, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Christian teachings
To help pupils develop a knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the growth of Christianity, of its worship, prayer and religious language
To give pupils an introduction to two world religions other than Christianity
To help pupils develop the ability to think and make judgements about morality, to relate Christian moral principles to personal and social life, and to identify values and attitudes that influence behaviour
Staff
Mr. G Caulfield
Key Stage 3
Year 8
Judaism
Abraham
Moses
Year 9
Life in Palestine
Christianity
The Early Church
Year 10
Islam
Believing in God
Matters of Life and Death
Faith in Action – Simon Wiesenthal
GCSE Religious Studies
At KS4 we offer CCEA GCSE Religious Studies full course & short course.
GCSE Full Course
Two units are studied over 2 years. 100% Exam.
Boys will complete an exam on unit 9 at the end of Year 11 and an exam on unit 8 at the end of Year 12. Each exam will last 90 minutes and is worth 50% of the overall mark.
Year 11
An introduction to Philosophy of Religion
An introduction to Christian Ethics
GCSE Short Course
One unit is studied over 2 years. 100% Exam.
Boys will complete an exam on unit 9 at the end of Year 12. The exam will last 90 minutes and is worth 100% of the overall mark.
Year 12
An introduction to Philosophy of Religion
Post 16
A Level Religious Studies
Exam Board: CCEA GCE A-Level
100% exam
Topics studied:
The Celtic church in Ireland in the 5th, 6thand 7thcenturies
An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
Themes in The Celtic, reformation and Post-reformation churches.
Themes in Philosophy of Religion
Skills Developed
The ability to analyse a range of sources
The ability to carry out a piece of individual research and write up a report on the findings
The ability to gather information on a particular topic
The ability to write a coherent and well-argued answer giving evidence to back up your thoughts
The ability to make and justify decisions
The ability to communicate personal thoughts and opinions
The ability to listen to other people’s opinions
The ability to understand why others have different opinions to yours
The ability to investigate different theories
The ability to think through a moral issue and come to an ethical decision
The ability to work with those who think differently to you
Careers
Healthcare
Teaching
Law
The media
Politics
Counselling
Youth work
Social work
Customer service adviser
Hospitality industry
Army/Navy/RAF
Business Owner
